Anthony Sterling Peacock on Branch Pin
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Anthony Sterling Peacock on Branch Pin
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Description: sterling vermeil, rhinestones, enamelling
Marked: Sterling
Reference: Roberto Brunialti communicates that this was manufactured by Anthony, a company of Providence R.I., advertised in Harper's Bazaar 1947 as "Peacock", along with a set called "Cascade" which is to a patented design by Antonio Aquilino dated 8 April 1947 (146,552). See American Costume Jewelry, pp.177-178 for Aquilino's jelly belly cat and fish bowl, establishing he worked for Anthony Creations, owner Joseph M. Aquilino - Antonio and Joseph were evidently relatives, perhaps brothers. Click thumbnail above to view the advert. (Our thanks to Jane Clarke of morningglory.com for the advert).
Condition: Excellent - minor wear to enamel and vermeil
Size: 2.1 x 1.9"
Price: US$355 ' (insured shipping included)
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